The Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers spoke for more than two hours last week in a meeting approved 'at the highest levels' in Libya, an Israeli official said on Monday, contradicting Libyan accounts of an encounter which prompted protests across Libya.
Israel Foreign Minister Eli Cohen speaks during a press conference with Greek Foreign Minister Giorgos Gerapetritis at the Foreign Ministry in Athens, Greece, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi/File PhotoJERUSALEM/TRIPOLI, Aug 28 - The Libyan and Israeli foreign ministers spoke for more than two hours last week in a meeting approved "at the highest levels" in Libya, an Israeli official said on Monday, contradicting Libyan accounts of an encounter which prompted protests across Libya.
The Israeli official disputed that account. "The meeting was coordinated at the highest levels in Libya and lasted almost two hours. The Libya prime minister sees Israel as a possible bridge to the West and the U.S. administration," the official said. Protesters demonstrated in front of Libya's Foreign Ministry late on Sunday, causing some damage outside the building, where a large security presence was visible early on Monday. Protests took place in other parts of Tripoli, as well as other cities.
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